Resolving the taxonomy of Leea trifoliata (Leeaceae, Vitales): Reinstatement and typification
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Amrutha Athalappil1,2, Ayilliath Kuttiyeri Pradeep1, Jun Wen2
1Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala 673 635, India University of Calicut Kerala India.
Abstract:
Leea trifoliata M.A.Lawson has long been considered conspecific with L. compactiflora Kurz. Detailed examination of live materials and herbarium specimens suggests that both species are distinct, differing in habit, leaf architecture, and inflorescence and bract morphology. This contribution presents morphological evidence for the reinstatement of L. trifoliata, including its taxonomic description, illustration, distribution maps, notes on habitat, and conservation status assessment using the IUCN criteria. In addition, A neotype was selected for L. compactiflora.
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